Lincoln: A Photobiography (by Russell Freedman)
common sense media says
Illustrates Lincoln's depth as a man and a leader.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that with the use of black-and-white historical photographs and reproduced nineteenth-century art, Freedman has created a superbly handsome biography.
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Photographs of dead soldiers; description of war and death. Lincoln's assassination is described. Lincoln and his wife suffer the loss of two children. The responsibility for the Civil War rests heavily on Lincoln's shoulders.
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tj1230
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
its goooood
it is a good time waster
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gmstudent
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Assignment for springfield
This book is great but the binding stinks! EVERY SINGLE PAGE FELL OUT OF THE BOOK!!! The facts themselfs were acurate and a great help to understang this great heroic figure!
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BlueJade
parent of 11 year old
parent of 11 year old
Wonderful Lincoln biography for children with photographs
Abraham Lincoln fascinates many Americans. This book is filled with photographs that help tell about Lincoln's life. Freedman is a good writer as well having a good eye to know which photographs to use. Photography, particular news photography, was a new medium during the Civil War so these images are some of the first of that show what war was like in the United States. Biographies have come a long way and Freedman's book is one of the best to show what a great biography for kids can be. The Common Sense reviewer thinks this book is for 11 and above but many kids are going to learn about Lincoln much earlier in school. Some of the text may be a little difficult for 8+, but they will certainly learn a lot from, and connect with, the photographs.
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